How AI is intensifying real estate fraud — and what agents can do
The next wave of real estate fraud will be automated, scalable and harder to stop
by Nick Pipitone Apr 21
How scammers push your pressure points to steal your clients' cash
Applying smart security protocols throughout every transaction is an essential part of your role as a real estate agent, new Inman contributor Samantha Simpson writes
by Samantha Simpson  Sep 18
Nation’s largest MLS platforms experience compromised access
FlexMLS and Matrix provide software to major multiple listing services. A recent event forced users to reset their passwords — and prompted words of caution from experts
by Taylor Anderson Jul 25
FCC warns of massive spoofing op impersonating mortgage lenders
'Green Mirage' phone scam targets homeowners in all 50 states from India, using the caller ID of the borrower's actual mortgage lender and tricking victims into making payments to US 'mules'
by Matt Carter Jan 16
Keller Williams' KW Command targeted in phishing attack
The company said the attack was unsuccessful. In response to the incident, some Command features were temporarily restricted, and KW rolled out multi-factor authentication
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 20
How to identify and avoid internet scams during COVID-19
COVID-19 brought about a set of new obstacles to industry professionals, including an increased risk of cybercrime. So what can real estate agents do to avoid falling victim to internet scammers?
by Justin Stutz May 19
NAR's legal team offers tips to avoid cybercrime, lawsuits
NAR General Counsel Katie Johnson and NAR Associate Counsel Charlie Lee update Realtors on legal issues that could hit their pocketbooks
by Andrea V. Brambila May 13
Barbara Corcoran loses almost $400K in phishing scam
The 'Shark Tank' star and founder of The Corcoran Group lost the money after approving a fraudulent money transfer. She's just the latest victim in a growing trend
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 27
Don't become phishing bait! Use these 5 tips to stay safe
It can happen to the best of us. I know because it happened to me
by Troy Palmquist Feb 27
Agents beware: Charging phones this way can be risky
Plugging into public USB charging stations can expose agents to a type of scam called 'juice jacking'
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 20
NAR warns members about conference email scam
The apparent phishing scam includes a message that invites recipients to register for an upcoming conference. NAR urged people to contact the FBI if they get the email
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 23
7 tips for protecting your clients from wire fraud scams
Opinion
Internet scammers are a serious concern for the real estate industry. Here's how to protect yourself and your clients
by John Giffen Oct 20
Vacasa hires new financial and security chiefs
The new hires have backgrounds at big-name tech companies and suggest the vacation rental startup is in it to win it
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 17
Homebuyer scammed out of fortune hired by title company
Aaron Cole lost his entire downpayment to scammers, but a deal with his title company will allow him and and his family to move into their new home just in time for Christmas
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 20
A new email scam is targeting NAR members
The sham involves a fraudulent email masquerading as an attempt from NAR's Realtor Party to solicit charitable donations
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 10